English Chess Forum

Hello again, It appears I can't stay away for this forum people probably think how "sad"; It's just I have another thing I would like to share, this time it's regarding Modern technology and chess. When I say technology I mean of course chess computers, DVD's chessbase, chess reader, megabase, etc e...

Richard that is an interesting rule, although I don't tend to believe that's always the "rule of thumb", I mean for example most of the youngesters, in chess that are world class international GM's probably havn't spent 10,000 hours on chess yet in there life have they. For example Anish Giri, Ray R...

So Keith you only believe coaching is employed for people to make money, I must admit I wouldn't get coaching at my age 18 now; I simply wouldn't see it as beneficial and therefore wouldn't invest in it. I am totally with you on that. " There is nothing more painful to see than a kid who is hopeless...

Roger if this is so there hasn't seen to been enough complaints regarding the time control is to short otherwise it would of been changed that's ridiculous; also Roger, the point of making that analogy with "cricket does not wash with me. The reason for me saying this is because Duck- Worth lewis is...

Yes Roger, Your right! about it encouraging people between, 18-30, However there have been sereral complaints, weather these will be taken up at the AGM well I wouldn't know but I will definitely be forwarding my opinion regarding this issue. Just because Drunken Knights play in the S.B.L, they shou...

Yeah I know, it also shows that I am quiet sad your no doubt thinking!

Matt.

It's easy for chess to become an obsession in life! it's a thing to avoid from my experience.

matt.

How many users does this site peak at daily, and are the figures correct!

Matt

well yes alex, I can't understand that either very strange to say the least. Why would you give a bottle of wine to a winner of tournament if it's a child. Also I haven't played in any that do give that as a prize.

Matt.

So you believe that you even are born with it or your not!, I find this hard to believe because some IM's never become GM's or, young players improve rapidly however I guess that's because they have the ability there in the first place.

matt.

Hello again, I can't get away from this forum it's definitely a addiction; I am curious to know people's views of what the essentials of becoming a great chess player, I know this is a "Old chessnut" but would like any comments on what it takes to become a grandmaster or any title. People say chess ...

Hey Phil, yeah fair enough your probably right! I will no doubt go back to alcohol as it seems to be a missing element in my socialising life, plus most people at 18 I know do drink to some degree. In addition to this how did you find it when you gave up did it help you psychologically I think I see...

Yes very interesting point! It's always good to see it from that prospective! I think my argument against alcohol is lost, I think I am the only chess player against it so I guess that's it!

Matt.

I have come to the conclusion after so many posts; that everyone think's I can't spell if only I could write proper english people might listen to my opinions!

Matt.

The question is: What makes a good captain:

matt.